Name:_____________________________________
What was Progressivism?
The U.S. was a rich and powerful nation. Industrialization + immigration+ urbanization transformed the
U.S. into a major world economy. Changes in American life brought problems. The negative effects of
these changes led many Americans to call for reform.
 What was Progressivism?
“Progressivism”: the political orientation of those who favor progress toward better conditions in
government and society (http://define.ansme.com/words/p/progressivism.html )
“Progressive”: a person believing in moderate political change and social improvement through political
action (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
 When was the Progressive Era: ______________________
 Who were Muckrakers?
Muckrakers were also part of the Progressive Era. Muckrakers were:_______________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Muckrakers _____________________________ and exposed ______________________________ through articles in masscirculation magazines. They also wrote ______________________ that dramatized situations demanding
reform.
 What did the Progressives believe?
They believed that abuses of power by government and business should be ________________________.
They believed that new developments in _______________________________ and ____________________________
should be used to________________ American institutions- business, government, education, family life.
They believed in ______________________________ and were concerned with growth of socialism as a more
radical reaction to effects of industrialization.
Believed that _________________________ was corrupt and that a ______________________ government should
correct __________________________ and protect rights.
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What was Progressivism?
The U.S. was a rich and powerful nation. Industrialization + immigration+ urbanization transformed the
U.S. into a major world economy. Changes in American life brought problems. The negative effects of
these changes led many Americans to call for reform.
 What was Progressivism?
“Progressivism”: the political orientation of those who favor progress toward better conditions in
government and society (http://define.ansme.com/words/p/progressivism.html )
“Progressive”: a person believing in moderate political change and social improvement through political
action (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)
 When was the Progressive Era: Between the years: 1890-1920
 Who were Muckrakers?
Muckrakers were also part of the Progressive Era. Muckrakers were Journalists, writers, artists, and
photographers who helped bring reform issues to the attention of the public.
Muckrakers investigated and exposed corruption through articles in mass-circulation magazines. They
also wrote novels that dramatized situations demanding reform.
 What did the Progressives believe?
They believed that abuses of power by government and business should be ended.
They believed that new developments in technology and science should be used to improve
American institutions - business, government, education, family life.
They believed in capitalism and were concerned with growth of socialism as a more radical
reaction to effects of industrialization.
Believed that politics was corrupt and that a strong government should correct abuses and protect
rights.